We've rounded up the best things to do this month in Surrey, from family-friendly fun to theatre shows you can't miss.
The School for Scandal at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
- Apr 2-6; 7.30pm, (matinee 2.30pm)
- Tickets from £26
- Book now
Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell – Geoffrey the Butler in US sitcom The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air – will head the cast of Seán Aydon’s new production of The School for Scandal, which comes to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford as part of a UK tour this spring.
Series of events with the GSC
- From April 12-21
This year, the Bard turns 460 years old, and the award-winning Guildford Shakespeare Company will be marking the event with more exceptional theatre in extraordinary places. From April 12-21, there will be a series of one-off events including the hugely popular Shakespeare Walks and the Young Company’s production – Web of Lies which is not to be missed. For a full list of events and activities, visit: guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk
JAMES ILLSLEY
Surrey Hills Chamber Choir Spring Concert
- April 28th; 7pm
- Tickets: £14 adult, £5 children
- Book here (tickets available from April 12)
The lauded Surrey Hills Chamber Choir and Surrey Hills Singers invite you to join them at their Spring Concert at St Nicolas Church, Guildford. With songs covering various musical styles, from Bach to Billy Joel, there is something for every taste.
Spring at Winkworth
- Tuesdays throughout April
- Tickets from £10
- Book here
Spring at Winkworth is a photographer’s paradise from spring blossom in April to the swathes of bluebells that carpet the woodlands in May. The arboretum, just outside Godalming, will be opening its gates early on Tuesdays in April and May for photographers to sharpen their photographic skills and capture the tranquillity of this special place.
The Life and Works of Sir Terry Pratchett
- April 10th, 8pm
- Tickets £18.50
- Book here
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett in the Bellerby Studio at G-Live. The talk explore Pratchett’s life, influences, impact, wit and wisdom, from his days as a school librarian to his time as a trainee journalist to his untimely death from Alzheimers in 2015.
Macrame Dog Lead Workshop
- April 13th; 1.30pm–4.30pm
- Tickets £42
- Book here
Head to Cranleigh Arts for its Macrame Dog Lead Workshop. Suitable for beginners, there is a choice of two different styles – chunky – for bigger dogs made from 9mm recycled cotton braid, or the original, which is perfect for small dogs.
Most Haunted Live at Dorking Halls
- April 4th; 8pm
- Tickets £32.50
- Book here
Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide paranormal investigation series ever made and premiers it’s spine-chilling theatre show in 2024. Presented by Yvette Fielding the first lady of the paranormal together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life.
Chipstead Players Present The Grimm Tales at the Courtyard Theatre
- Apr 9-13; 7.30pm
- Tickets: £14
- Book here
Have you ever wondered what happened to the big bad wolf, or what it would be like to own a wishing cloak? This collection of six reworked stories presented by the young members of the Chipstead Players at the Courtyard Theatre (in Chipstead) will give you some answers, although not necessarily the ones you expect.
Roman Ewell at Bourne Hall
- Apr 11; 2pm-3.30pm
- Tickets: £5
- Book here
Find all about Roman Ewell with this talk at Bourne Hall. Discover how people learnt to live with Roman power as a small native village became a busy roadside town.
Leith Hill Music Festival
- Apr 12-13; 7.30pm
- Tickets: £17
- Book here
The Leith Hill Music Festival is back at Dorking Halls as five Surrey choirs get set to go for glory.
Richard Lewisohn
Family open days at West Horsley Place
- Apr 2, 9 and 11; 10am–4pm
- Tickets: adults £12, children £6
- Book here
Fans of BBC comedy Ghosts can get up close to the goings on at Button House with a series of family open days at West Horsley Place. For youngsters, there will also be a craft room full of Easter art activities, outdoor games, dress-up and a rabbit trail in the formal gardens full of amazing facts. Find all the rabbits for a little chocolate treat!
Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea at Oatlands Park Hotel
- Available until April 13
- Tickets: £34.95 (adults), £15 (child)
- Book here
Why not celebrate the spirit of Easter with a Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea at Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge. Enjoy some expertly crafted sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and charming Easter themed cakes. Served alongside Birchills loose leaf tea in the scenic Mulberry Restaurant overlooking the blooming gardens.
A Coy Mistress at Esher Theatre
- April 24-27
- Tickets: £20
- Book here
Upstage Surrey presents A Coy Mistress, a witty new play by local writer Judith Hilvert. It explores the minefield that is our modern world and runs for four nights at Esher Theatre. Will romance beckon or is the new dating scene only for someone young and fancy free?
Weybridge Male Voice Choir Spring Concert
- April 20, 7.30pm
- Tickets: £15
- Book here
Weybridge Male Voice Choir Spring Concert is taking place at St James’ Church, Weybridge. According to organisers, the concert will be a “great mix of traditional and modern pieces” under the direction of Jonathan Kilhams. The choir will be joined by award-winning soprano Katie Marshall and there will be a retiring collection in support of Runnymede & Weybridge Foodbank.
Bear Hunt
Why not head to Kingston, where you will find 10 bearilliant sculptures based on Michael Rosen’s iconic children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. The Bear Trail will be open until June 7.
The Weir - presented by Runnymede Drama Group
- April 4-7, 7.30pm (matinee 2.30pm)
- Tickets: £18
- Book here
Conor McPherson’s multi-award-winning play The Weir is being presented by Runnymede Drama Group at the Riverhouse Barn in Walton-on-Thames this month. The action centres on a group of Irish men who share supernatural tales in order to impress a female stranger. But when she begins to tell her story, the atmosphere begins to change.
Claremont Landscape Garden Adventures
- Tuesday April 9, 11am and 1.30pm (ages 4-6) and on Thursday 11 April 11am and 1.30pm (ages 7-9)
- Tickets: £6 per child
- Online booking essential. Book here.
Discover spring at Claremont Landscape Garden with one of the National Trust volunteers in an hour-long adventure to see the trees, discover the Ha-Ha and turn natural items into pictures and paintings!
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical in Walton
- April 24-27
- Tickets: £18
- Book here
The Cecil Hepworth Playhouse in Walton-on-Thames plays host Jekyll & Hyde the Musical which promises a tale of death, love and chaos.
Art exhibition at the Art Buyer Gallery in Thames Ditton
- April 3-14; 10 am - 4 pm
- Tickets: £18
- Learn more
Six female artists have come together for a collective exhibition at the Art Buyer Gallery and Consultancy in Thames Ditton. Entitled Renewal, the show focuses on the artists’ shared love of nature. Visitors can enjoy a glass of fizz on Sparkle Saturday, April 6. View catalogue.
Pop Playrooms
Struggling to fill the Easter holidays? Then why not head to Pop Playrooms which is newly arrived at The Rotunda in Kingston. Offering a drink, dine and play experience, the innovative venue features a nine-course immersive mini-golf course, American pool tables, and AR (augmented reality) darts, plus fun street food from Korean themes Wing Wing.
2:22 A Ghost Story at New Victoria Theatre, Woking
- Tue 9 – Sat 13 April
- Tickets from £26
- Book here
Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. This edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller stars Jay McGuiness (The Wanted, BIG! TheMusical, Rip It Up), Fiona Wade (Emmerdale, Silent Witness), George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, Casualty) and Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra).
